#succulent decor ideas

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Pergola Patio in New York Patio - mid-sized modern concrete paver patio idea with a pergola

[diycraftsnmore]

DIY Terrarium

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Succulent Delights: Vintage Farmhouse Greenery Takes Root

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[waterbeads1993]

Unveiling Elegance: 15 Secrets of Bum Bum Bhole's White Polished Pebbles

"Use the 5 kg White Polished Pebbles from Bum Bum Bhole to turn your yard into an elegant haven. Learn 15 unique facts about how these stones can be used for terrariums, aquariums, plants, and more. The delightful touch of Bum Bum Bhole's multipurpose stones will elevate your yard decor."

Now, let's explore the 15 less-known, surprising facts about Bum Bum Bhole's White Polished Pebbles:

[bricksxbooks]

Will definitely keep people from touching your stuff.

I support this product idea on LEGO Ideas, and you should, too!

[candysims4]

CC DROP | OCT 2023

BUY MODE EDITION

After taking a long break from posting Buy Mode cc, I put together a few random projects in my WIP folder and finished them. The result is this cc drop for October, which includes 13 clutter decor pieces.

THE DESCRIPTION OF EACH ITEM PLUS THE CREATOR’S NOTES BELOW THE CUT.

ALL ITEMS ARE:

BASE GAME COMPATIBLE

NON-DEFAULT

THUMBNAILS (HOSTED IN IMGUR)

MY SITE (NO AD.FLY): THE TRIO PAINTINGS (TWO VERSIONS) | CARINHA PLANT POT AND BOOKS | EQUILÍBRIO BOOKS (TWO VERSIONS) | OLD TIMES TRAY WITH LETTERS | ARGILA PLANTS | COMPANHIA BOXES (TWO VERSIONS) | UNEXPECTED UMBRELLA KEEPER | SUNKISSED SUNGLASSES Free release on 11th November 2023

PATREON EARLY ACCESS + MERGED OPTIONS

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Thanks to all the cc creators that I used in the pic. And thanks to @maxismatchccworld, @simblrcollective, @s4library​, @wewantmods​, and everybody who reblog this post!

If you’re a cc finds and want to be tagged when I post, please, let me know. You can send me an ask or in DM.

With your help, more people can know about my work! 💖 Love you all, XOXO 💖

DESCRIPTION OF EACH ITEM:

THE TRIO PAINTINGS (TWO VERSIONS) You can search "The Trio Paintings" OR/AND “CandySims4″

WALL VERSION

38 swatches

138 polygons

§ 200

You will find in DECORATIONS/WALL

FLOOR VERSION

38 swatches

132 polygons

§ 200

You will find in DECORATIONS/CLUTTER

CARINHA PLANT POT AND BOOKS

32 swatches

978 polygons

§ 150

You will find in DECORATIONS/CLUTTER OR/AND PLANT

You can search by "Carinha Plant Pot and Books" or/and “CandySims4″

EQUILÍBRIO BOOKS (TWO VERSIONS)

14 swatches

578 polygons

§ 40

You will find in DECORATIONS/CLUTTER OR/AND STORAGE/BOOKSHELF

You can search by "Equilibrio Books" or/and “CandySims4″

OLD TIMES TRAY WITH LETTERS

35 swatches

70 polygons

§ 15

You will find in DECORATIONS/CLUTTER

You can search by "Old Times Tray with Letters" or/and “CandySims4″

ARGILA PLANTS You can search by "Argila Leafy Plant/Cactus/Succulent" or/and “CandySims4″

LEAFY PLANT

20 swatches

494 polygons

§ 38

You will find in DECORATIONS/PLANTS

CACTUS

20 swatches

262 polygons

§ 24

You will find in DECORATIONS/PLANTS

​SUCCULENT

20 swatches

298 polygons

§ 24

You will find in DECORATIONS/PLANTS

COMPANHIA BOXES (TWO VERSIONS)

38 swatches

92 polygons

§ 25

You will find in DECORATIONS/CLUTTER

You can search by "Companhia Boxes" or/and “CandySims4″

UNEXPECTED UMBRELLA KEEPER

40 swatches

796 polygons

§ 120

You will find in DECORATIONS/MISC

You can search by "Unexpected Umbrella Keeper" or/and “CandySims4″

Functional as an "umbrella rack"

SUNKISSED SUNGLASSES

38 swatches

992 polygons

§ 12

You will find in DECORATIONS/CLUTTER

You can search by "SunkissedSunglasses" or/and “CandySims4″

CREATOR’S NOTES:

I'll try to keep this creator's notes as short as possible, so let's right up start talking about the items individually, beginning with "The Trio Paintings." These paintings are absolutely stunning - they come in a variety of swatches, patterns, and landscapes (all Sims-themed, of course). You have two options to choose from: one that's wall-mounted and another that leans against the wall on the floor. Both options come with the exact same swatches.   

"Companhia Boxes" also come in two versions - one where they're side by side and one where they're stacked on top of each other. All of the swatches are color combinations, and few have patterns. They're different between the versions as they're made to complement one to the other. 

Name translation (from PT-BR): "Companhia" can mean a few things, but in this case, it is being used in the meaning of "companionship." Which totally makes sense to me because these boxes are always together.

"Old Times Tray with Letters" is a very random idea I had. I enjoy the aesthetic of letters, and I thought it would be cute to use as decor in a compartment, as a small place to leave the received mail when coming home.  My focus on it was the letters; I tried my best to make it very game-friendly with even tiny weenie stamps. 

"Sunkissed Sunglasses" are a simple yet stylish design, a wayfarer sunglasses folded. This versatile decor can go from adding a beachy vibe to your pool area to sprucing up your closet with some fun flair.

"Equilibrio Books" is another item that comes in two versions. The first version has all the books leaning towards each other and standing upright, while the second version is part stacked and part leaning in with the other books. Both versions have the same swatches with color/print variations.  I'm a big fan of these books' prints- they're so beautiful and game-friendly! It took me a while to make the diffuse for them because some of the base images were so tiny that I had to redraw them, but it was worth it in the end. Plus, they're functional as bookshelves.

Name translation (from PT-BR): "Equilíbrio" means "balance" in English.

The "Unexpected Umbrella Keeper" was a must-have for my game, and I hope it will be for yours too. Since there's only one in the game, I thought having something different would be awesome.  My idea for it was to be a decorative jar that was repurposed as an umbrella rack (from this concept came the name).  Not only is it a cool decoration, but it's also functional! You can click on it to grab an umbrella for your Sim, which makes it perfect for the hallway. 

"Argila Plants" has three plant varieties. A leafy plant, a cactus, and a succulent, all snugly placed in plant pots made of clay (or "argila" in Portuguese-BR). The leafy plant is comparatively bigger than the others, so it comes in a bigger pot. They all come in the same color swatches, so you can mix and match them however you like.

Last but would never be least, my favorite piece of this cc drop is the "Carinha Plant Pot and Books." I stumbled upon some images of similar plant pots on Pinterest and was so inspired that I knew I had to create one of my own! But, I wasn't feeling too confident in my skills, so I decided to design one that was more my speed and also low poly. And let me tell you, the end result is beautiful and adorable! I just love the little smile on its face. It's the cutest thing ever!

Name translation (from PT-BR): The term "carinha" is the diminutive of "cara"; it's a slang term that indicates or calls a person informally.  According to Google Translate in English, it's translated to "dude." 

I created these items at different times, so they all have their own unique designs and uses. Although I was never inspired to put them together in sets, I thought putting them in a cc drop would be better than posting them separately. I hope you don't find it too messy and can find something you like here. 

Even though they have different designs, I think they can all be used together without any problem. Personally, I'm really proud of how they turned out and all the hard work that went into them. I love every detail of them, and I'm especially happy that they're mainly low poly but still look nice.

Anyway, that's all I wanted to share for now. Thanks so much for reading my notes! I hope you have a fantastic day/night. XOXO

[minticecodes]

A (late) piece for dmcweek2024 day 4! I was buzzing to put forward something for the week. Prompt was alt universe.

AU where Eva survived the fire and had to figure out a way forward, believing the twins dead. She becomes an RPG shopkeeper selling wares ranging from antique books to magical goods (Devil May Scry). She's also out for Mundus' blood.

Image descriptions are the same as in alt.

[ID: 7 Digital illustrations and sketches. 1: Coloured illustration of a bookshop at sunset. Eva, a pale blonde middle aged woman mans the bright patterned counter. She wears a turtleneck and red shawl, has shoulder length hair, and diagonal facial burn scar and scarring on her left hand. Light rays illuminate her gently smiling face. Besides packed books, on the shelves are potion bottles, statuettes, succulents, and a displayed katana. Roses and plants decorate the shop. On the counter are a thick hardback, bookscanner, and crystal ball. Cards are displayed inside the counter. On the wall hangs a price sign, featuring doodled vital stars (large star drawn with sunglasses), holy water and fortunes. Beneath it is a rose wreathed divinity statue display, with 2 red orb offerings in a dish. 2: Eva from behind, sitting hunched alone at a table where a birthday cake sits untouched. It's a two flavour cake. By her clenched hand are crumpled tissues. Caption: 'Vergil...Dante...happy birthday...' 3: Eva bracing the Devil Sword Sparda across her shoulders, aimed at the ground. She wears a bell sleeved, ruffled funeral/wedding dress with a slit for leg movement. A veil trails behind her like a ribbon. Close ups of her show the headpiece design; a pacifier made of a long bird skill, feather, rose, and four skeletal 'legs'. 4 & 5: Trish taking on teen Dante's image: a tan teen in black, with chin length white hair, a halter neck tank top, leather pants, kneelength boots and black polish. Her leather jacket collar resembles lightning bolts. She leans against an invisible wall, one leg bent to brace her foot against it. She looks askance with arched brows, lifting shades from her face. The 2nd image is a 3/4 profile with shades perched on her forehead and popped collar. 6: Helmetless portraits of Dante and Vergil in armour, expressionless. Dante's hair is shoulder length and falls across his face. 7: Full body of 2 somewhat lanky demonic knights. One (Nelo Angelo) in black and blue with droopy horns rests his palms atop his blue broadsword's pommel, the sword upright against the ground. He stands straight, staring ahead. The other in white and red and curled horns has a palm clapped on Nelo Angelo's shoulder, other hand at his hips. Somehow the eyes on his helmet express playfulness. At his back is the hilt to a flail, the spiked ball resting on the ground by his armoured heels. They're labelled '~16' . End ID.]

Read more for some wordy backstory and sketches. TW for mentions of torture, abuse and solitary confinement surrounding the twins.

I had...so many more ideas that I'm leaving out to keep this short. It's fun to think how she'd mesh with the cast.

Like! her and Lady. Mother that lost her kid and kid that lost her mother. It writes itself how much unwitting projection can go wrong. And pretty much everything about her, the twins, and Trish :)

In terms of backstory:

After the fire she's alone. Her birth family disowned her long ago. She thinks about revamping the mansion but the idea of staying in that empty space with only memories for company is too much. So she eventually opens a small store.

Starts off paranoid and distant. Still is distant but gets entangled with the local community overtime. Greets people by name and they'll chat about how life has been going. This includes demon hunters and demons and supernatural beings living peacefully; her shop becomes a small safe haven to exchange information to stay safe.

Gets very good at forging protective charms. Haunted by the memory of the enchanted closet, smashed in and empty.

A regular is a schoolgirl who originally came to pick up reserved books for her father but stuck around because hey, this place is quiet and interesting, and the owner serves stellar teacakes. Great place to study. To Mary, Eva's kind, though odd, secretive and a little lonely.

I got inspired by Eva's association with the bangle/bracelet of time and the amulets for her fighting style. It's based around item crafting, like an RPG character slapping on every stat boosting item.

She stitches together different outfits for different needs Cardcaptor style. They're all exceedingly dramatic. It's not clear here but I wanted a bird motif to eventually come through. Phoenix motif, really.

[ID: Rough sketches: A magician esque outfit with vest, feathered tophat and cape. A longcoat with long skirt and long scarf at her back like a cape. The cape is tagged with 'spells stitched into fabric'. Close ups on the coat lapel show two pins (strawberry and wing), labelled 'charm lapel pins.' Close up of the shoes show sharp heals and ankle bracelets. Eva leaping in a black bodysuit and leotard, with feathery collar, quill behind her ear, and ballet shoes with a claw at the heel. Eva making a triangular 2 hand sign in a hooded cloak and longskirt. Around her shoulders are claws. At her hips is an hourglass. Above her heeded head is a clocklike halo. Beside her is a sketch of a woman with a lionhead mask. A funeral and wedding dress inspired outfit. Eva crouches, wielding the Devil Sword Sparda in scythe form. Her face is covered by a tattered veil. She wears a knee length ruffled dress, black gloves, and a long, ruffled cape. Close up of her left hand shows a ring and finger claws Rough comic. Chibi lady talks to chibi Eva. Lady holds up a black body suit with billowing sleeves and a cleavage window. Lady: "Eva what is this" Eva (smiling cheerfully): "Oh - that old thing!" Eva: "My old hunting outfit. Gosh I'd almost forgotten about it. Not the most comfortable thing - so skin tight..." However Lady fixates on 'my old hunting outfit'. The words go in one ear and come out as a younger Eva in a catsuit, pointing a gun with a serious expression, wind blowing through her hair. Lady stares into the distance, bewildered, and slightly blushing. End ID]

Meanwhile the twins are having a terrible time but they have each other, even if they don't remember they're brothers. I think it'd be sweet if they have a bond anyway. Everyone else thinks they're rivals at best.

(Nelo is Mundus' favourite to toy with as the proud, eldest son. But when he gets rough, Bianco butts in and acts up for Mundus' attention. This gets him sent to solitary confinement; Mundus figured out Bianco hates small spaces and designed an iron maiden for him. Others think Bianco is a brute who acts out for a fight. But that's ok. It means Bianco can keep buying Nelo time.) (When lucid, Nelo despises his own weakness when this happens.)

[ID: 2 Images. Nelo and Bianco Angelo in fisticuffs in a cartoony dustcloud, glaring at each other as they fight. They're captioned 'Mundus' most competent generals'. Additional text: 'silent, obedient, crushing force when apart. Perfect soldiers. ... until they're put together. Complement each other's battle style OR clash terribly. Nelo Angelo staring off, arms crossed and furrowed eyes somehow expressing being completely fed up. Behind him, Bianco and Griffin talk at each other. Griffin's glaring. Bianco has a hand up to gesture. End ID]

[ofstardustanddreaming]

bee-witched bakery prologue

a.n. - oh boy, this was a long time coming! i just needed to get a small idea of where i wanted the series to go. i hope you all enjoy the series :)

The air was crisp with dewy air, dawn just breaking in the horizon. You have a new outlook on life in front of you, a new bakery to open, the one that your family didn't believe you could be successful with. But you were adamant to prove them wrong.

The ding of the bell when you open the door made you smile, the firsts thing you installed when you arrived at the building a couple days ago. You maneuver around the stacked boxes around the new building space you rented in Tokyo; maybe a little expensive, but you're hoping will pay off in the long run with how many people live here, hoping for many customers. Sure, there's a few competitors down the road, but you know what you're doing. You know you have the ambition to follow this through.

You spend the next few hours of the day organizing the decorations you had to where you wanted them. Bee decals in the lengthy window, a black and yellow bee open sign on the door, potted plants clustered in a couple corners. Succulents in the middle of a variety of the tables and on the lengthy counter with the register, hand drawn bees on the pastry glass. Everything is very minimal right now, but you wouldn't trade it for the world. You'd have the time to update as you went along.

You're putting empty boxes away, finally getting a chance to look over your to-do list and calendar, looking for when you would be training the baristas you hired. Which is why you were shocked when you heard the bell chime in your doorway, not expecting the baristas until later in the week.

"Oh, I'm so sorry. It looked like the open sign was on, I didn't realize you weren't open yet." A honey like voice said, and you looked up to see a well to do man with dark hair and a suitcase, who seemed perpetually exhausted. You wondered what he does for a living. You about bang your head on the lengthy counter when you realized you turned the open sign on, relieved that other people hadn't walked in.

"No, that's my fault! I didn't realize that was on. But don't worry, my soft launch opening date is for early next week." You told him, smiling brightly in his direction. You were glad that you were seemingly gaining traction for your bakery.

"Well, I can't wait personally. My partner and I have been waiting to try something new." You swallowed, a little heart broken he seemed to be dating someone.

"I'm glad then, see you both next week?"

"We'll be the first in line." He said, returning your smile with a smirk. He walked back out, leaving you to look back over your to do list, now even more convinced to make things work, to ensure many customers.

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[fryingpan1234567]

yeah, more of these…

Batboys x reader feat. living together bc I don’t see enough headcanons about that (in some you’re a super and in some you’re not)

~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dick Grayson/ Nightwing

We’re imagining a Matt Murdock style Manhattan apartment, with entire walls made of murky glass, limited amount of walls within the place, very nice. It’s in Blüdhaven (:

There are two bedrooms. The two of you live in the smaller one and the master is for superhero stuff

All your tech, suits, files, medical, all that

The ceiling in your room is glass!!

The doggo is a black German Shepherd with a white patch on his chest that looks like the Nightwing symbol, which is the entire reason you got him. His name is Eagle :D

No matter where you work, the two of you take your lunches together every day and get coffee before work if there’s enough time. You picked this place because it’s close to both your jobs, obvi

As far as decor goes, there are a few high-humidity plants, neutral and blue tones, and cool metal

It’s always humid in your place for the plants, but it’s nice

Rainforest vibes, especially when it’s raining

~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jason Todd/ Red Hood

So many books

All the books

Everywhere

Y’all’s live out kind of in the middle of nowhere so it’s easier to retreat and lay low when necessary

Bout an hour out of Gotham

That’s Albus Dumbledore, the Great Dane

Alby for short cause she’s actually a girl but Jay wasn’t budging on that name

Kitty is Angelica

Anyways it’s nice and quiet out there, no city noises or being constantly worried about a stray bomb being thrown in a window

Every goddamn cup or container in your house is a mason jar

Plates and bowls are literally just hammered out sheets of scrap metal

It’s an aesthetic tbh

Plenty of succulents

Anyways the library? Massive

The kitchen? Top of the line

Maybe you two live out in the middle of nowhere, but no way in hell do you pass up the opportunity to abuse Bruce’s money to build a kickass house with all your favorite things

~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tim Drake/ Red Robin

Tim wanted to stay close to Bruce, as he is still a Robin

So y’all’s are only like a ten minute drive from the manor

Two doggos!! Rapunzel and Rella. They are both trained service dogs for anxiety and PTSD, for you and Tim both. Damian helped Bruce find them for you when the two of you moved in :DD

You have a smaller apartment, but it’s close to the top of the building and you actually get to see the Gotham sun sometimes

Whenever Rella or Rapunzel knows Tim’s been on his computer too long, or you’re hyperfixated on a case, or neither of you have slept in a while, they’ll drag you away from your work for a walk or a nap or food

Da best guard dogs :3

MOVING AWAY FROM THE DOGS

The house has quite the modern vibe going

Bright colors, cool shapes, sensible uses of space

Yes, the loft king bed is a real thing

Although sometimes you guys end up sleeping in the living room with a blanket fort bc your dogs can’t follow you up the ladder

~~~~~~~~~~~~ Damian Wayne/ Robin

First and foremost: Playdough’s rainbow spots are just dye; she’s fine I promise

Dami brought Titus and Alfred, obviously, but sadly Batcow had to stay at the manor. The condo building owners didn’t like the idea of that; a Great Dane is barely allowed as it is

The other cat is Cookie!! She’s nice but you and Dami tell everyone she’s mean so when they get affection they feel all warm inside [:

Keep in mind these guys are the only permanent ones- you foster all kinds of animals, including more dogs and cats, chinchillas, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, even a bat once

Dami also had to stay close to the manor for Robin purposes. You guys are a few minutes away

There are little weapons and med kits and snacks (human and pet) scattered all over your place

Everything is so dark at your place so bloodstains are less noticable

(Dami tends to stumble through a window at like four in the morning, potentially with stab or gunshot wounds and bleeds all over the place)

If you’re a nurse, the stitching up came easy

If you’re not… you had to learn pretty fast

But hey it’s not all bad you’ve got four emotional support animals and a giant tv to watch Nat Geo on

[diycraftsnmore]

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[vodika-vibes]

Mid-day Talks

Summary: You realize something about your relationship with Boba Fett and make a course correction.

Pairing: Boba Fett x Reader

Word Count: 1279

Song: A Thousand Years by Christina Perri

Warnings: Miscommunications

A/N: This is only the second time I've written Boba, but I think I'm starting to get a feel for him.

Divider by Saradika

Light fingers trail over the leaves of the plants that cover your room. Your room, in the sense that Boba still refuses, for whatever reason, to claim your room as his room.

You don’t blame him, his life has been hard, and you really just want to make his life easier. Even if it is getting harder and harder for you to not ask him to just move into your room.

Or ask to move into his room. You’re really not picky.

You just want to be near him, around him, with him. And yes, he has a dangerous job and has dangerous enemies and you’re his one weakness, but you really, really don’t care.

You love him.

And, okay, maybe you haven’t exactly said that to him, exactly, but surely he knows how you feel about him. Surely. Right?

There’s no possible way that he can assume that you’re just kissing him and hugging him and asking him to spend the night with you because you’re lonely. There’s…there’s no way-

He’s such an observant man, he’s obviously-

He-

…fuck.

You scowl at your innocent succulent, even as you lovingly spray some water over it.

That’s exactly what he thinks, isn’t it? That you’re just asking him to stay because you’re lonely.

Well. That’s just…unacceptable.

Boba is wonderful. Practically perfect in every way. He’s so kind and warm and gentle…well, to you, at least. How could you not love him?

“Whatever your plants did to upset you, I’m sure they’re sorry,” You turn when you hear Boba’s voice from behind you, and you shoot him a quizzical look, “You’re glaring at them.” He clarifies, and then he jabs a thumb over his shoulder, “You left the door open, so I just came in.”

“That’s fine Boba, you don’t have to ask permission to come in here. You spend nearly as much time in here as I do.” You joke easily as you set the spray bottle on the table and walk over to him.

“Well, your room is certainly more welcoming than mine is.” Boba replies, a small smile crossing his face as you reach him and slide your arms around his neck, and he settles his hands on your hips.

“Your room looks like a man decorated it, love.”

“A man did decorate it,” He counters, “It’s just how I like it. Clean. And I know where everything is.”

“You know, you could let me decorate it. Let me buy some cloth and rugs, and make it warm and inviting…or, you could just bite the bullet and stay?”

“I’m not going to invade your space anymore than I already do, Sarad.”

“Hm, alright. Let’s have a seat somewhere so we can chat. Can we do that?” You ask as you lightly thump your forehead against his chest plate.

“You do realize that we’re already having a conversation, right? That’s what you saying something and me saying something back is.” Boba counters dryly.

“Oh, okay. You’re in a mood this afternoon.” You say against his chest, before you look him in the eye, “How’s this then? You know I’m in love with you, right?”

Boba starts at your comment, his grip on your hips tightening to an almost painful degree. “You…what?”

“Wow. You really did think that I was hugging you, kissing you, and sleeping with you because I was lonely.” You say with a frown, “I think I’m offended.”

“Wait, hold on. Back up.” Boba says, frowning at you, “You love me? Are you sure?”

“Wow. Now I’m even more offended.” You reply.

“No, just…” He pauses and takes a deep breath, “Can we start this conversation over, please?” Boba asks, “You kind of caught me off guard.”

“That’s probably a good idea, before you dig yourself into a hole you can’t get out of.” You mutter under your breath.

Boba hesitates for a moment, and then lightly tugs you towards your bed. He sits on the edge and pulls you onto his lap, securing his arms tightly around your waist. “So…firstly, I’m sorry for offending you. You surprised me, and I reacted without thinking.”

“You’re forgiven.” You reply warmly, your fingers sliding up to gently brush against his jaw.

“Secondly, I didn’t, actually, know that you love me.” He deadpans, “I’m kind of old, you see, and you’re really not-”

“Okay, so first of all,” You interrupt, “You’re 41, not old in human terms, at all. And secondly, how can you not know? You moved me into your house? After we started sleeping together!”

He smiles sheepishly, “I wanted you to stay close?”

“Boba!”

“What? I did! And there were people hunting you, so really moving you in was for your own safety.” Boba replies.

“That’s…not incorrect.” You admit as your shoulders slump, “I think we need to work on our communication better.”

“Apparently.” He runs a hand up your spine and gently plays with the ends of your hair, “But, I am all ears, cyare.”

“Alright.” You shift on his lap slightly, trusting that he would never let you fall to the floor, and you cup his face with your hands, “I’m in love with you. Have been pretty much since the first time I kissed you.”

“You lost a bet.”

“And you’re a really good kisser, and I fell in love.”

“Wow. I’m either a really good kisser, or you’re lucky I came around before you ended up in a cult.”

You sputter, “Is that judgment I’m hearing?”

“Maybe a little.” Boba replies with a small grin.

You pout at him, “I changed my mind, you’re the worst.”

He buries his face in your neck, and you can feel him grinning against your skin, “No, no. It’s too late now. Please keep going.”

“Like I was saying. I’ve been in love with you for ages, and I always want to be around you and with you. And it only occurred to me a little bit ago that you might not know…and it only just occurred to me that you might not feel the same.”

“Oh, that only just occurred to you,” Boba teases.

You pout at the side of his head, “I’d be sad if you don’t feel the same, but I won’t push, because I’m a stellar person.”

He pulls away and favors you with a warm smile, a smile only for you, “I’ve loved you since before we met.”

“That’s not possible,” You reply, though your smile is soft and your gaze is almost molten.

“We live in a galaxy where people can throw rocks with their brains, and me loving you before we met is impossible?” Boba asks.

You pause, and then laugh quietly, “No, I guess not.” You hesitate, “So…about us sharing a room…?”

“Stars, you are relentless.” He said with a laugh, “Yes, we can try having me share your room, and if either of us don’t like it, then we can renegotiate. How does that sound?”

“Really?”

“Really.”

You fling your arms around his neck, and it’s a testament to how well Boba knows you that he doesn’t topple over, “It sounds perfect! Thank you!”

“You’re welcome,” His arms fold around you and he rubs your back gently.

You pull back slightly, “Oh! Did you need me for something Boba?”

“It’s lunch time and neither of us have eaten. So I guess I’m asking you on a lunch date. In my own kitchen.” Boba replies with an easy smile.

“That sounds great.” You say with a laugh of delight, and then you lean in and kiss him gently. “I love you, Boba.”

His smile is so soft and gentle that you want to cry, “I love you too, cyare.”

[iamsherlocked-1998]

𝕊𝕥𝕒𝕥𝕖 𝕒𝕗𝕗𝕒𝕚𝕣𝕤

Warning: male x male, enemies to lovers? sex work, some violence, playing with cum.

Words: 1400

Summary: Leto feels like he has bitten off more than he can swallow.

This idea belong to @for-a-longlongtime and @oliveksmoked I hope you like it 🤗💕

Leto Atreides was reaching a breaking point, in his status as a powerful senator from a distant land he had encountered multiple unusual situations, but none of them were a thorn in the side like Marcus Acacius, a renowned and feared general of the city of Rome, where he was currently based as a diplomat. It all began with a lively debate in the legislative chamber about the current health of the troops. The duke's proposal regarding supplies did not sit well with the warrior, who did everything to ridicule him.

The confrontation escalated until it moved to other places in the city, among others while he was sitting in the common room of an old Roman inn. Across the room, Acacius held his gaze with fierce intensity. That almost turned into physical aggression, not that he was afraid of his opponent, since in his youth he underwent strict training due to the unstable nature of his birthplace.

Their accidental encounters had become strangely frequent, and each time their rivalry flared up with renewed vigor, causing even the commoners to whisper about it. But of course the strangest episode took place when, in an attempt to let off steam, Leto decided to pay a visit to the local brothel.

When he was preparing to satisfy his lowest instincts with the most beautiful woman he found, she offered him to go to the common room, which apparently that day was more than lively. The smell of the place was filled with sweat and depravity, bodies younger than his were piled up shamelessly, that was until he saw it.

Acacius was also there, already completely naked and close to ecstasy, his neck extended back succulently showing a neglected vein, a blonde girl was on her knees in front of him while he lost himself in the pleasure of colliding with her in his thrusts again and again. It seems as if he wanted to reach the depths of her being.

The duke swallowed, feeling his throat dry. His mind must have gone somewhere else but his body seemed more than interested. He tried to banish the image of his enemy from his mind and laid the woman face up on the carpet, proceeding to explore her body with the mouth. He did not linger long in his work when he found himself in need of quick release and pushed the legs of his companion over the shoulders, gaining access to her entrance. The worst thing he could do was divert attention to the front.

The general now held his gaze without any qualms, he had an arrogant smile on his face and gave a strong tug to his aching dick. The game of cat and mouse was frequent between them. This time, however, they seemed determined to outdo each other in a different way.

His soft curls moved noisily over his forehead and after a few seconds the chiseled muscles of his stomach contracted, decorating the prostitute's back with his release.

This vision pushed the duke to the limit, almost not having time to separate himself from the young woman before ending up on the ground, he did not remember having finished so quickly in a long time. His partner gave a displeased gasp, but at that moment didn't even matter.

Acacius gave a small nod while both finished the last replies of what happened, he went to the back to grab a piece of cloth that resembled a tunic and left the place leaving his opponent feeling dizzy.

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He was sorry to admit that this happened more times than he was willing to count, the behavior was always the same, to the point that they already knew each other's schedules and habits.

On one such occasion, while the few curious people looking for a break from the activities carried out watched them, the whispers began to spread, a widely experienced woman approached the duke cautiously. "Gentleman, is there something in this room that you would also like to taste? I mean, no one is bitter about a sweet, out of routine."

The mockery was accompanied by a soft caress on his back and a not very discreet look at the brunette with an irregular beard, she adding a tug to the hair of a beautiful redhead who was on her knees giving him pleasure with her mouth. Atreides groaned loudly.

-With that vermin? Rome is more likely to lose all its wealth before that happens.

A laugh echoed in Leto's chest as on the other side of the small space he was glared with hatred. The opponent's posture tensed on the cushion that served as his back during a moment of rest.

The prostitute looked uncertainly at the other guests, who had been captivated by the tense exchange. No one dared challenge the two formidable figures, one an esteemed military leader and the other a respected statesman. They could feel the underlying tension and pride fueling this unusual confrontation.

Time seemed to slow down as the two men continued their silent battle of wills. The air crackled with the unspoken challenge that hung between them, and even those watching could feel the weight of his unwavering determination.

Despite the awkwardness that permeated the room, no one dared to interrupt the fascinating confrontation. It was as if the fate of empires depended on this silent clash and everyone present was unwilling to risk the consequences of interfering.

Finally, as the night wore on, Leto and Marcus finally relented and broke their unbreakable eye contact. Without saying a word, they both rose from their chambers and left the common room separately, leaving behind a palpable sense of unresolved tension.

As the door closed behind them, the guests let out a collective sigh and the woman laughed nervously. "I guess we can add this to the list of strange encounters," she commented, trying to dispel the lingering unease that filled the room. The customers exchanged glances and knowing smiles, acknowledging that they had witnessed a rivalry of a different kind, one that transcended words and swords.

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The duke was in a separate room that served as a toilet for greater health in the brothel; a real bathroom had to wait until he reached his Domus. The water from the tub served as a balm for his aching joints and the small handkerchief as a purifier to cleanse his sins.

Suddenly footsteps interrupted the tranquility and before he knew it his back was pressed against the back wall after Marcus lunged at him, grabbing him by the neck. The man practically growled.

-How do you find all your little games funny? My wife knows where I am, does yours know? She is so far away…

Atreides defended himself by forcefully pulling his opponent's hair. Which earned him a punch to the cheekbone. After a struggle that lasted a few minutes they found themselves in the initial position, but the duke was on a small step which left him at the same height as the general.

It was at that moment that he became aware of his true situation... Why were they both still naked, and why was his manhood throbbing again?

They both knew they were walking a very fine thread and it simply broke when the warrior's hips instinctively moved forward and the hot and heavy cock present brushed against his own causing the control to dissipate.

-Do that again... (his brain and tongue seemed to reach separate entities).

For the first time the other man responded to his requests when he attacked in a devastating way, the moans were already escaping incessantly, but the senator always tried to hit back.

The next few moments were a fight for control until exhaustion overtook them, Acacio silenced his murmurs of pleasure with a kiss that was not such, as it felt like a clash of teeth.

The friction was too much and he spilled right there with a sigh, painting both bodies and the floor, all it took for Marcus was an aggressive bite on his neck and a lunge against his thigh to follow him.

When it was all over, he thought he saw a flash of softness in the opponent's eyes until the contempt returned, with his hand he collected part of their essence and licked his finger until it was clean.

The last thing he felt was a push and seeing how his hateful lover left the room, dirty and disheveled. He was ashamed to admit the reason why discussions on issues of armed conflict in the Senate proliferated more since that day, although so many proposals in his name were approved.

[everybodyshusband]

you wrote a headcanon list a little bit ago about rain using crutches while regressed. i would absolutely love if you would either expand on that or write something with that happening (feel free to take your time with this! your regression fics are just very comforting to me and i really enjoy them, i am just very interested in this idea)

eek, okay !!! thank you enabling me in my regressed rain ramblings, dearest anon <3 i'm going to write out a few headcanons for you, because i've got a few other asks requesting a little rain with crutches ficlet ! so eventually, a ficlet about this will appear as well :)

i'd like to start off with a disclaimer that i am not a crutches user, so if any of this information is wrong or comes off in a way i don't intend it to, i'm sorry. please feel free to correct me, though !! i want to learn !!

my personal headcanons for rain are all over the place, haha !! but for the purposes of answering this lovely little ask, i'm going to use he/they pronouns for rain and i'm imagining them as being hypermobile :D i mentioned some of the not-so-specific specifics in the headcanon post you're referring to, but let's recap, shall we ?

when they're regressed, rain tends to have a slightly altered gait. he walks with his feet turned/rolled inwards which puts more pressure on his knees than usual, and sometimes this can lead to him being in more pain when he's regressed than when he isn't. while he does use crutches when he isn't regressed, he tends to need them more when he's small, so it's important that they have a set of crutches to use specifically when they're regressed !

and as for my actual crutch headcanons:

i like to imagine that the forearm crutches rain uses while they're regressed have a thicker grip, which helps to keep them feeling small when they use them. otherwise, his hands feel too big against the handle and it pushes him out of his regressed headspace too quickly

they decorate their crutches with stickers, they made sure to concentrate very hard in order to get the sticker placement just right !! the body of his crutches are covered in a monumental amount of stickers. they're mostly his own dinosaur stickers from sticker sheets that swiss has given him, but dew and swiss chipped in a few flame ones that go up the length of the crutches, sunshine and aether gave him lots of small and brightly coloured stars. there's also a few little clouds (and raindrops, which make rain giggle every time he spots a new one because, well, rain) dotted about here and there from cirrus and cumulus, and mountain managed to find a couple of succulent stickers with little faces too !!

sometimes he ties ribbons to his crutches (read: he gets aether to do it for him) for a bit of extra flair, but they don't have the ribbons on all the time because depending on what they're doing that day, sometimes the ribbons get in the way

once he got so enthralled by the ribbons that they didn't look where they were going and fell over. he hurt himself quite badly, so the others cracked down some pretty intense ribbon-usage rules after that

now that they have a pair of decorated crutches to use when they're regressed, rain is more inclined to ask for them when he needs a helping hand to walk around. although, he's not immune to forgetting he needs them and being reprimanded by mountain for walking all the way down to the greenhouse without their mobility aids

i think that's about it for now :0 but i'm sure more thoughts will come to me at some stage, so if that happens i'll add onto the post in reblogs :) thank you for indulging me with this ask, lovely anon <3 i'm sorry for hoarding it for so long !!

[toxicnotebook]

Rating home library ideas from home decorating websites

Okay, here’s the thing: when I was designing a wallpaper for home libraries, I had to look at a lot- and I mean a LOT- of home decorating sites.There were quite a few interesting home libraries, both good and bad. And a few that were downright evil.

I set aside some of the ones I found noteworthy, and now I finally have time to write this post. We’ll start with a classic:

It’s cozy, there’s a comfy patterned chair, it’s using a small space in a smart way, it has a nice lamp and a small succulent. The modern reading nook summed up in one image, and it’s actually achievable for most homes. 7/10

This is, perhaps, a bit too cozy. Leaning a bit on the claustrophobic side if I’m being honest. But it makes good use of a very awkward space, and I do love me some fairy lights.

The top shelf above the window is a bit too high up for easy access though. 6/10

Oh this is just lovely. Does give off a used bookstore vibe, but that’s a plus for me! 8/10

Why does feel more claustrophobic than the one in the skinny ass hallway. It feels like the books are holding their breath to fit in that bookcase. Hate it. Nice color though! 4/10

In contrast, this moderate bookcase feels far larger and airier than it actually is! I do love the decor spots, although I hope the shelves are modular so one could, in theory, add more shelves for more books. Like I just wanna pop another shelf above the glass ball and jam some paperbacks there. But that might be a me problem. 8/10

Girl. This is just mostly air, not airy. Why even bother installing a custom mounted metal shelving unit when you have barely anything to put on it? What an absolute waste of space and money.

Also stacking your books in those small aesthetic piles will make it a bitch to find any specific book, good luck with that. 3/10

Fuck me, the multiple little pile of books on a shelf is a fucking trend. Like WHY would you do this on functional shelves like those? Books piled on a table makes sense. Books placed horizontally on a shelf they are too tall for makes sense. This? This makes no sense. You’re just making it harder to find & take the books off the shelves, AND you’re wasting space. Arrrrrhfhfghgh. 2/10

Ahhhhhh. Much better. Cottagecore girlies, this one’s for you! 9/10

So I live in an area VERY prone to earthquakes, and everything about this image sets off my anxiety. Floating shelves in general are iffy for earthquakes, but the large ones are especially prone to just...falling off the wall when things get moderately shaky.

Add in the large, heavy books on EVERY shelf, the absolute height of the unit, the fact the shelves are polished metal, AND all the books are right on the edge of the shelves....yeah. No thanks. 2/10 don’t wanna be brained by books

WHAT DID I JUST SAY ABOUT EARTHQUAKE SAFETY. The old bookshelf wasn’t the best, but it wasn’t holding up pounds of books with just some bolts embedded in sheet rock and studs! AND GET SOME DIVIDERS. OR BOOKENDS. 1/10

Or something like this, perhaps! Large, roomy, and the spaces are generous enough that it can accommodate taller books. Still don’t like those little piles, but here it’s not as bothersome. This feels like a library that’s well-loved. 9/10 slightly too tall for me though

I hope you don’t have kids or pets, because all your books are coming down when this shelf gets hit with a moderate bump. 3/10 gives waiting room vibes

Good use of an awkward space, a nice chair, and while they did use floating shelves, these ones aren’t overloaded or crazy high on the wall. Wish the top shelf only had paperbacks, though. 5/10

This is just stupid. 2/10 points for whimsy

I’m a short bitch, so I love me an extravagant home library with a built in ladder. The perfect combo of maximum space use and ease of access! 10/10

Unless, of course, the ladder looks like it’s made of balsa wood or is otherwise completely USELESS. 0/10

What a perfect little nook. 10/10

Man, I really wanna love this, but the odd-sized shelf above the built in sofa knock a few points off for me. Maybe if the staging stylist had put in mass market paperbacks instead of regular books it would make more sense. Great view though! 7/10

YES. HELL YES. I love me a staircase library! Perfect combo of class, coziness, and space useage! 11/10

AAAAA THIS ONE IS EVEN BETTER- wait why are the books like that

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THIS? THIS IS A FUCKING TREND??? YOU CAN’T STAND ANYTHING BREAKING YOUR PRECIOUS NEUTRAL COLOR SCHEME SO YOU TURN YOUR BOOKS AROUND? DO YOU SIMPLY NOT WANT TO FIND ANY TITLE EVER AGAIN? DO YOUR SENSES COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN AT ANY HINT OF SATURATION? GET A FUCKING E-READER IF YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE IDEA OF BOOK SPINES!

Anyways. -2/10

Ahhh. Much better. Good use of an old phone nook, and you could add those raw wood shelves yourself. And look! You can have a neutral palette AND a home library without making it impossible to find a book! Who would have thought. 9/10

These types of shelves look cool, but are just hard to use in any useful way. Your books are going to be constantly flopping over. 3/10

Oh this is just prime coziness. Can you imagine reading in one of those squishy chairs on a rainy day? I’m starting to relax just from thinking about it. 10/10 someone get me a hot cocoa

I know these types of built-in shelves are popular, but man it would be such a pain in the ass to get any of the books from the top shelves. It just feels like these types of libraries are there for aesthetic purposes, not everyday use. 5/10 they do look cool at least

Well. At least there’s a ladder. 3/10 TOO TALL TOO TALL

This appeals to my Goth sensibilities. 9/10 gimme that chandelier

Those giant words feel like a threat. Is this library about to fight me? 3/10 hate the vibes

This REALLY appeals to my Goth sensibilities. 10/10 RAVENS!!

My opinion on this rests entirely on whether or not there are books behind the painting, because if I had to take down a giant ass portrait every time I wanted to read idk Witches Abroad I would be. Hmm. Cranky! Schrodinger’s books/10

Another excellent use of a weird space, and you could add those shelves yourself! 8/10

This is...extremely off-putting, but I’m not sure why 3/10 kinda getting fire hazard vibes tbh

If I walk into your home and I see this, I immediately know you don’t actually read those books. No book reader is gonna jam their books into a FIREPLACE- hope you closed it up, by the way, otherwise good luck when it rains- in a Tetris-like configuration with no way to see the titles. Every time you try to take a book out you’ll have to shove a bunch of books around and hope they don’t fall out in a giant pile you’ll have to carefully put back in your aesthetic little configuration of nonsense. Home library my ass. Be honest to yourself and call it what it is- an art installation on the cheap. 0/10

Oh I adore this. First off, perfect use of a weird alcove space. Second, the cushy pillows and warm lights just ooze cozy comfort. I can easily see myself flopping over the pillows with a thick book and hot tea. 12/10

Sooo, if I want to take out a book I’ll have to worry about knocking over my entire collection if I go a little too quickly or take out more than one? PASS. 1/10 point for the rainbow I guess

MAN, this just hits my maximalist sensibilities in the right places. The light fixtures, the absolute maximum use of space but still keeping everything within reach, and the bright yellow/deep teal color scheme. There are piles of books on the floor, but since I had my own floor pile during the bookstore days I can’t judge. Absolute perfection. 14/10 maybe put a rail on that stair shaped bookcase, you know someone’s gonna try it

NO

NO

NO

HAVE YOU NO OTHER THOUGHTS IN YOUR BRAIN OTHER THAN YOUR ROMANTIC AESTHETICS? HAVE YOU NO SENSE OF PRACTICALITY? EVERY TIME YOU BATHE, YOUR BOOKS WILL COLLECT MOISTURE AND TRAP IT. THEY WILL NEVER TRULY DRY IN THAT LITTLE ISOLATED CUBBY HOLE OF A TUB. EACH DIP, EACH INDULGENT SOAK WILL NURTURE A BREEDING GROUND FOR SOME OF THE WORST THINGS YOU CAN BREATHE IN. AND WHEN YOU ARE HACKING OUT YOUR SPORE FILLED LUNGS, YOU WILL HAVE NO ONE TO BLAME BUT YOURSELF. Or maybe your designer. In that case, -100/10 FIRE YOUR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Sources:

https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/home-lifestyle/decorating-ideas/g32701104/home-library-ideas/

https://onekindesign.com/2013/08/02/50-jaw-dropping-home-library-design-ideas/

https://www.thespruce.com/home-library-design-ideas-4129190

https://www.mydomaine.com/home-library-ideas-5086793

https://www.homesandgardens.com/interior-design/small-home-library-ideas

https://www.housebeautiful.com/room-decorating/home-library-office/g696/designer-libraries/

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/home-libraries-slideshow

[blooming-horticulturalist]

🌿What is wrong with my houseplant? // how to diagnose your houseplant 🌿

　✩ im definitely not a seasoned professional when it comes to houseplants, (i am a professional though) however a lot of basic plant care skills are transferrable, and i wanted to share my process for identifying "the problem" when i see a plant struggling, or my friends & family come to me for help✩

a) first identify the plant. take into account its natural habitat and what the growing conditions would be if it was in the wild. is it a tropical plant? does this plant come from the desert? does this plant usually live in the woods? if youre unsure, then look it up! this will help you get a bearing for what conditions this plant needs in order to survive.

- for instance, a tropical plant would generally need to be watered more often and cant stay dry for long periods of time, due to the natural humidity in that environment. a plant that naturally lives in the woods would likely need dappled or indirect light, due to the plant thriving under the coverage of trees. use logic to clue into the plants needs and research if you aren't sure

b) now that you have an idea of what this plant needs to thrive, compare that to it's current environment. is it getting too much sun? is it too close to the window during the winter and getting cold? is it too humid and keeping the soil too wet? try to match up the environment in your house/building to be as close to its natural environment as possible

c) ok, im pretty sure that its in the right environment, but it's still showing (x) symptom, what now?

i usually go through a mental checklist when diagnosing plants:

water—

- is it being watered enough? feel the soil with your fingers- is the soil bone dry? water it (you can't go wrong watering a bone dry plant, even succulents and cacti).

- is it soaking wet (dripping, pooling water, can be 'wrung out')? how long ago was it watered? a few hours ago, you're probably good. more than a day or two ago— there's a problem. plants need to dry out. check the container its planted in- does it have drainage holes? if not, repot that baby ASAP (and check for root rot)!! does the decorative planter it's sitting in have drainage? — if not you can remedy this by propping the plant up a few inches with a small piece of wood (or honestly anything you can find that's water resistant) so its not sitting in its drained water for days on end.

- is it moist up to a few inches down? it is being watered sufficiently 🌿 check if it needs to be watered when the top few inches are dry and go ahead and soak that baby if it does.

common symptoms of watering issues: drooping leaves/wilt, shriveled up and dropping dry leaves, rotting leaves (for succulents being overwatered especially), yellowing or browning on the edges

light- are the leaves turning a light yellow color? are you noticing leggy growth (where the stem grows long without producing a lot of leaves)? it's not getting enough sun! if its in low light move it to indirect or diffused light, and if you're still having the same issue after some time, move it into a spot where it will get hit by a sunbeam.

are the leaves turning a brown color? do they look burnt? are they getting dry and shriveled up? are they getting dull/dusty? could be too much light, move it to indirect light and see if that fixes it— if not, look for other symptoms.

potting space/ root issues:

DO NOT i repeat DO NOT repot your plants in autumn/winter

check your roots, like physically take the plant out of the pot or flip it over.

are the roots coming out of the bottom? not necessarily a bad thing, if the plant likes being hugged— definitely check for plant specific needs at this point and keep an eye on it. if you notice it dries out unreasonably fast, youre going to want to repot it. (ONLY if its spring/early summer). the plant doesnt have any room to absorb water. find a pot two inches in diameter larger than its current pot and, yk, repot it. plants get overwhelmed if its any larger and it wont have room to spread its roots if its too small. 2 inches is the sweet spot.

are the roots brown? take it out of the pot and smell it, does it smell rotted? most likely root rot. an easy fix— remove the plant, remove the soil, rinse it off, cut off rotted roots, repot it in new soil, and make sure its getting adequate time and drainage to dry out in between watering.

nutrients:

if you've checked for everything else and your plant is still wilting, it could need more nutrients. a really big tell of this is that its not producing new leaves or flowering, its staying stagnant and conserving it's energy. you can easily fix this by getting fertilizer sticks, powder, etc. from the store.

pests and fungi:

this one is the hardest and most complicated to identify.

if it's growing brown spots in the middle of the plant or you notice leaves rotting, there could be a fungus or mold issue. you can try spraying the soil with neem oil or hydrogen peroxide! if that doesnt work you're going to want to take steps to repot it in clean soil. a common cause of this is overwatering and humidity, so make sure youre letting your plant dry out (and even wilt a bit) before watering it again.

if youre noticing bugs, little brown or white spots on the back of leaves or stems, excessive wilting and misshapen leaves, holes/damage that you cant find the cause of, or what looks like little cobwebs (spider mites), you're likely looking at pests. you're going to need a chemical (or natural nonchemical) pesticide treatment. if youre unable to identify the pest on your own i recommend taking a sample or picture to your local nursery and asking someone experienced for help and recommendations! your best option for the time being is neem oil spray, as there's no chance of accidentally pesticide burning your plants.

✩　again houseplants aren't my specialty, and a lot of figuring out any issues a plant is having is trial and error and being observant of symptoms. you cant always identify one issue by one symptom, you have to be patient and see how the plant reacts to changes you make!

if youre a beginner, dont get discouraged!! taking care of plants is a learned skill and it takes time and experience to be able to notice patterns.

good luck :) i hope your prescious plant baby survives! feel free to ask me questions if you need help, but no promises I'll be able to. ✩

🌿

[sirotras]

2023 crochet round up!

i mentioned making a post like this a few days ago, and true to my nature, i waited until the last minute to get pictures

so here we are, in no particular order, various projects i finished in 2023

1.) this was technically crocheted last year (i think) but this year i finally assembled and lined it, making it finished! its not quite the size to be a purse, but its perfect for carrying my phone and keys while dog walking

i followed this pattern, and im really happy with the results!

2.) some little zipper bags. like the bag above, the purple one was crocheted last year, but i finally added the lining and zipper this year (i also used the same pattern as the above bag to make the purple one)

the grey one doesnt have a lining and zipper yet, but since the crochet is finished, it still makes the list

3.) little squares from this pattern, to have something to clip my stitch markers to, very helpful for travel

4.) a few of the chokers i made during the summer, there are a bunch more, but you get the idea, a couple were made based on this pattern

4.) this one was hard to get a good shot of, but it's a cat blanket i made for my sister's cats

the pattern was a free one i got from michael's in store, which doesnt seem to be on their site? however its a pretty simple pattern, im pretty sure you could find something nearly identical by searching "star baby blanket" or something like that

5.) for ages now i've been meaning to make something to keep my tablet pens in, because having them loose in my bag is begging for disaster

i actually had to make this little case twice, the first one was too long and the proportions looked weird, so it isnt pictured here

i hand finished all the seams for the lining, there was no practical need to do this

6.) pouch to carry headphones i got for my birthday

7.) pouch to carry Cool Rocks

the bottom of the bag comes from these doily patterns, and the ends of the ties are from this pattern

8.) a mini dice bag, made to hold a couple sets of mini dice my sister made for me!

9.) several cord ties made from this pattern, the flower was my own addition (only two ties are pictured because i didnt feel like tracking down the third)

10.) a flower vine to decorate my desk, no actually on my desk because i still need to sort out how i want to attach it

11.) speaking of flowers, ive probably made dozens of these little guys, they're very quick to make, and a good way to give my hands something to do while watching something

12.) little succulents from this pattern

13.) oops! another pouch to hold even more Cool Rocks

14.) while technically i still need to to line these bags, i still wanted to include them, i made them from this pattern, and im very excited for when theyre actually finished so i can use them

next we're getting into some shawls i made, and unfortunately i just dont have a good set up for getting pics of them

15.) this one was made by doing a little variation from this pattern

16.) this was made from the all shawl pattern by doris chan, its a really great pattern for beginner's, the first shawl i made was from that pattern!

17.) this was made from a variation on the same pattern i used for the cat blanket, i made a couple others from the same sort of pattern late last year, but i decided i needed one in black in october, because it looks just a bit like bat wings

18.) i made a cowl from this pattern, and i really love the texture of it! i also made one for my mom in a different color, which is not pictured here because i took these picture last minute

other things not pictured include: a dice bag for my sister, flowers for my mom, and a sack for the cats to curl up in (since they love making nests out of my projects)